Huskie Howler

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Dear Huskie Community,

Hard to believe tomorrow is September and we are one week away from a Labor Day 3-day weekend. It has been a terrific start to the year so far. It has been great to see so many students supporting one another at our performances and sporting events.

Pick up and drop off is congested. We want to be sure all students and drivers are safe. Please drive slowly and cautiously and follow posted signage. We encourage you to park legally during pick up. If you have the opportunity to pull into an open parking space, you can do so. Pick ups and drop offs can occur in our north, east, and south lots. Some lots work better than others depending on individual logistics. Please make 7:30AM the goal for student drop offs and for student drivers to arrive in the building. This allows some time for unexpected traffic or delays.

Thank you for helping keep NNHS safe. Go Huskies!!

Sincerely,

Jay Wachtel

Dear Parents and Guardians,

If your student will be out of school for an extended period (such as a family trip or vacation), please follow the steps below to ensure the absence is properly recorded and excused:

• Pre-Planned Absences Reminder

• Have your child pick up a Pre-Planned Absence Form – Forms are available in the Student Services #1 (see any assistant);
• Have Teachers Sign the Form – Your student should take the form to each teacher for a signature;
• Submit to the Dean’s Office (SS1) – Once all signatures are complete, your student should bring the form to their assigned Dean for review. The Dean will check attendance totals and determine if the absences can be approved as excused;
• Final Processing – If approved, the Dean’s office will update attendance records and file the completed form;
• Your student needs to follow up with their teachers for make-up assignments or changes to the class calendar once they return, within the first 3 days that they are back to school.
• Reporting Your Student’s Absence Reminder
• A parent or guardian must call 630-420-6982 before 11 AM. Please provide this information: the student's name, grade and ID number, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and the caller's relationship to the student.
• Or, a parent or guaridan may Log into their Infinite Campus Portal: https://infinitecampus.naperville203.org/campus/portal/naperville.jsp

• Or, Log into Campus Parent app to log in under the attendance app: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HqmAlVtYQqcY-0i-pq9182_FSUpc2v8V/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117598913213827199938&rtpof=true&sd=true

We hope our students and families are having a great start to the 2026–2027 school year! Please note that schedule changes for this semester are now closed. However, if a student would like to drop a class to add a study hall, they may contact their counselor and do so through September 11, 2026.

Hi Huskie Families, Yearbook club is back for the 2026-2027 school year, and we looking for new members to join the team! If you are interested in graphic design, writing, doing interviews, or taking photos for the book, please join us for our first meeting September 1st, in room 121 at 3:15 P.M. Please reach out to Mr. Adams in Comm. Arts with any questions. We hope to see you there.

Huskie students: Are you interested in computers or coding? Want to learn more, make cool stuff, do competitions, and meet others with similar interests? Naperville North’s Computer Science Club is for you!

Our introductory meeting for new and returning members is after school on Tuesday, September 1st in room 123 at 3:15 PM. No experience is necessary. See you there!

Contact Mr. Callaghan in the CTE department with any questions.
mcallaghan@naperville203.org

The State Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in both English AND in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. Students who are interested in learning more about the Seal of Biliteracy should attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:15 am OR 3:15 pm in the Learning Commons. Seniors who intend to apply for the Seal this school year are required to attend. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students currently enrolled in a World Language class will take a proficiency exam in that language during their class and therefore do not need to attend the meeting.
Students, please fill out the registration form if you plan to attend the meeting. More information about the Seal of Biliteracy can be found in the linked document.
Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUQPrr7RQpKT_geEv8yiN2C4irbqFeLgdCm1rPqhl3R_frmQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113664690111064687626
More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NfFMgKDLGZA6NL5IrH0PQOvSRRrBcYvkxrZUxrwg-cA/edit?usp=sharing

Registration for Huskie Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Please use the link to find specific information on start date, days of the week and times preschool will be help. Please reach out to Dana Klen DKlen@naperville203.org with any questions!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMbREJUcffhIJ-zRGSB97TEeEOPU-31lRO3OaqBjggxL8A6A/viewform?usp=header

Eligible Juniors and Seniors, Interested in joining National Honor Society? If you have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, an email has been sent to your school email with information about the application process.

National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition to meeting the GPA requirement, applicants should be prepared to provide information about their leadership experiences, participation in school and community activities, and service to others.

• Be sure to carefully follow the directions and submit your application no later than September 11, 2026
• Selected Senior students will learn of their acceptances before the early college decision deadline.

For all families of students enrolled in a blended learning course, please see this message for important information including details about off-campus privileges during blended periods.

Required Testing

Per the Illinois State Board of Education, all students are required to participate in state testing taking place at NNHS on the following dates:

• Wednesday, March 24 - ACT (Juniors)

• Thursday, March 25 - PreACT (Freshmen) & PreACT10 Secure (Sophomores)

*Please note that students with approved accommodations may be assigned to test either or both dates pending their accommodation. You will receive individualized details about this closer to testing.

Optional Testing (offered at NNHS)

• Friday, October 9 - PSAT/NMSQT (Juniors)

• All full-time enrolled Juniors are eligible to participate free of charge. Registration is required, please contact the Testing Coordinator as the deadline has already passed.

• Saturday National ACT & SAT Testing (typically Juniors & Seniors)

• NNHS and NCHS are host sites for the national ACT & SAT. All registration and fee collection are handled directly through ACT and the College Board (SAT). Please see our website for dates and links to the external organization sites.

Pencils work as styluses on the new student chromebooks! These specific Lenovo education screens use special capacitive sensors that detect non-graphite, standard No. 2, or colored pencils. The displays are built with reinforced Dragontrail or Gorilla Glass specifically engineered to withstand standard pencil lead without scratching. Students are to avoid using dull, broken, or sharp metal mechanical pencil tips, as standard rounded No. 2 pencils work best.

Home & School Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 9:30 AM

Please join us for the first Home & School Meeting of the school year!

• Wednesday, September 9, 9:30 AM, Room 108 at NNHS, or, online (ink coming soon).

• NNHS Administrators (Principal, Activities Director, Athletic Director, Deans and more.) will be introduced, and we will hear an update from our Principal & Activities Director about what is happening this fall at NNHS.

• Please bring your Drivers License to sign into the Raptor system to be able to attend the meeting. We hope you’ll join us!

School Store–September Help Needed!

• A heartfelt Thank You to all of our Parent Volunteers who gave their time to help in August! Your support has made it possible for us to keep the School Store open and available to our students.
• We need your help again in September!
• Parent volunteers are especially important in the morning shifts (7:15 - 7:45).
• Your support is essential to keeping the School Store open and accessible to students. If you’re able to volunteer - even for a morning or lunch shift- please consider signing up. Every bit of time makes a BIG difference! Sign up HERE!

What Does NNHS Home & School Do?

NNHS Home & School is driven to enrich the experiences of every Huskie student and family.

Many of the vital activities and programs H&S funds take place early in the fall, well before registration fees are collected in October this year.

• These include: School Registration, Family Connection, Senior Sunrise Breakfast, Freshman Parent Program, NNHS Open House, The Aidees and Homecoming Dances, Staff Breakfast during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Vision & Hearing Screenings

To ensure these programs run successfully, H&S needs your donations now! Please consider making a contribution TODAY to support our school community!

• Make your donation via School Cash Online

• Zelle your donation to: napervillenorthhstreas@gmail.com

• Mail your check written to Naperville North Home & School to:

Naperville North High School, Attn: Home & School, 899 N Mill St., Naperville, IL 60563

Thank you in advance for your support of NNHS Home & School and our school community!

Follow NNHS Home & School on Social Media!
Check out the NNHS Home & School Socials and Webpage for all Home & School Happenings!
NNHS H&S Facebook (@NapervilleNorthHomeandSchool)
NNHS H&S Instagram (@napervillenorthhs)
NNHS H&S Website

Trivia Night:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Join us for our annual BOOSTER CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday, October 10 at Cress Creek Country Club. New this year: Brainiac Packages. With one click, you can purchase your registration, raffle tickets, and heads or tails. Flex your brain power early and purchase one today.

Limited seats are available. Please register by Saturday, October 3, 2026.

We are also accepting donations for prizes (including the highly coveted Wine Wagon Raffle Prize) at any of these homes:
*Gehrs: 1645 Imperial Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
*Jurjovec: 1309 North Loomis Street, Naperville, IL 60563
*Stogis: 1114 Needham Road, Naperville, IL 60563

Membership:
If your child will be part of an ANY extracurricular program sponsored through the Activities Office or Athletic Department at any time during the year — not just in the fall — we encourage you to SIGN UP NOW instead of waiting for your winter or spring activity to start.
Membership Levels
*Basic Membership: $50
*Alpha Dog Membership: $150
*Top Dog Membership: $300
**The basic level membership is the minimum membership requirement for all extracurricular activities participants**

It’s Huskie Game Time and We Need YOU!:
Thank you to all of the families and students that have volunteered for a shift in our concession booth or during spiritwear sales. We couldn’t do it without you. Spots are still available throughout the fall season. Sign up through PTBOARD.

Boosters Meeting:
Still want to learn more about Boosters? Join us at our first meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026 in NNHS Room 108 at 7:00 p.m.

All things Class of 2027 can be found HERE

• Check out this month’s Counselor Connection, with grade-level & college/career updates!
• Link to 2026-2027 NNHS Student Handbook
• Link to 2026-2027 District Calendar
• Link to 2026-2027 NNHS Calendar
• The archived Howlers can be found HERE

If you have questions about any of the items above or other concerns, please contact Jay Wachtel, Principal, at jwachtel@naperville203.org or Susan Brown, Administrative Assistant at sbrown1@naperville203.org. Follow NNHS Official on Instagram at @nnhs_jay_wachtel and Facebook at Naperville North Principal Wachtel.